Wholistic Medicine Chest

These products are generally natural products that I have used and think are very effective and worth having on hand. These products can be purchased at larger health food stores and some Pharmacies.

PLEASE NOTE: Any medication, natural or synthetic can be dangerous if used incorrectly or if you have an additional medical condition. Please consult with an appropriate healthcare professional before using any medicine.

Thompson’s Calendula Cream: Calendula or marigold is useful for treatment of dry skin, minor skin irritations, burns, abrasions and acne. One client used this cream overnight for a chemical reaction on her skin and found that the swelling, redness and broken skin were cured by morning.

Natural Soaps and Bodycare Products: As more people are interested in natural products this is becoming rather confusing. As a guideline the following ingredients should be avoided: Aldyl-phenol ethoxylades, benzene, formaldehyde, Sodium Laurel/Laureth Sulphate or SLS, synthetic perfumes. I generally use SultrySuds soaps and products because as well as being formulated by a herbalist they smell wonderful. Passion Bar Soap is a personal favourite.

Traumeel Cream: Traumeel is a homeopathic remedy containing arnica and calendula as well as other natural substances. It is excellent for the treatment of bruises, sprains, and other soft tissue injuries. It is anti-inflammatory and has been well studied and proven to reduce inflammation, pain, and to increase mobility.

ColdFX: I’m sure you’ve seen the ads with Don Cherry, and maybe been turned off by them? ColdFX is simply an extract of North American Ginseng which stimulates the immune system. This is one of it’s uses in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In my experience it is effective if taken at the first sign of a cold.

Genuine Health Greens+: There is no substitute for a diet rich in fruit and vegetables. That said there are hectic days in our lives when eating well is difficult. This product is a whole food supplement which contains 23 plant based nutrients, and is reported in independent studies to increase energy, detoxify and improve digestion. In my experience this product is an excellent way to support a healthy diet and improves overall wellbeing. Taste is personal of course, but unlike other green foods I actually like the taste of this product.